Armamentarium Of Local Anesthesia Flashcards
3 EQUIPMENTS? for L.A
1.Syringe
2.Needle
3.Cartridge
ADA CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL ANESTHETIC SYRINGE?
Durability: Must be durable and able to withstand repeated sterilization without damage.
Compatibility: Should be capable of accepting a wide variety of cartridges and needles from different manufacturers and allow repeated use.
Design: Should be inexpensive, lightweight, and simple to use with one hand.
Functionality: Should provide effective aspiration and be constructed in a way that allows blood to be easily observed in the cartridge
Whats Syringe?
It is the vehicle whereby the contents of the anesthetic cartridge are delivered through the needle to the patient
Types Of Syringes for L.A?
1.NON DISPOSABLE SYRINGES
->A) Breech loading metallic cartridge type aspirating syringe
->b) Plastic,Reusable,Aspirating Syringe
->c) BREECH LOADING METALLIC CARTRIDGE TYPE SELF ASPIRATING SYRINGE
2.DISPOSABLE SYRINGES
Disadvantages Of Disposable Syringes?
->Does not accept prefilled dental cartridges
->Aspiration difficult
Pressure syringe for periodontal ligament injection
Jet injector
Pressure syringe is for periodontal ligament injection
jet injector is for phobic pts